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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,961.78, 499,507.62 and 211,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,961.78, 499,507.62 and 211,087.94 is: 291,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,961.78 : 499,507.62 = 211,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,961.78/499,507.62 = 211,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,961.78x = 499,507.62 × 211,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,961.78x = 105,440,034,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,440,034,520.10/361,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,301.57

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